Sustainability

Consider how you'll get to the event and if you can avoid air travel or take lower carbon transport

Bring a refillable bottle to save plastic

Recycle your waste onsite and in your hotel where possible

Consider opting for vegetarian and vegan food options and avoid food waste

Only take the give-aways or brochures you need and will use, consider if there are digital alternatives

Consider the environmental credentials of the hotel when deciding where to stay

Ensure your stand is designed so that its structure will be used again by either yourself or by your contractors

For your travel and transport, choose the most sustainable option possible for your journey to and from the event. Consolidate your shipments and use logistic companies that have sustainability credentials

When purchasing promotional items, consider the amount you order, the environmental credentials of the materials they are made from, as well as whether they are useful giveaways that will be used long after the event is over

Help to support the sustainability of the local area by using local suppliers and considering the sustainability credentials of the hotels you book

Inspire the sustainable development of your industry by promoting your company’s and your products’ sustainability credentials

Select energy efficient, LED lighting and other equipment for your stand and be sure to power down your equipment at the end of the day

Reduce paper handouts by going digital and source recycled, sustainably certified paper options where printing is needed. Eg, FSC or recycled paper

Ensure you and your contractor are aware of and compliant with all health, safety and security requirements

Think about what waste your stand will create and try to minimize it as much as possible. For the unavoidable waste items, try to ensure it will be recycled. Key items to consider include signage, carpeting, signal use of wood and packaging waste

Get involved with the numerous initiatives and conversations throughout the event which aim to help facilitate and inspire the sustainable development of your industry